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whiteboard

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Noun — A board with a hard white surface that people write on with special markers and wipe clean.

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How to use whiteboard

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write on a whiteboard wipe the whiteboard clean a virtual whiteboard whiteboard a plan

The noun is fully standard, while the verb use is more informal and common in workplace speech.

Etymology

Whiteboard was formed from white and board, following the pattern of the earlier word blackboard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a whiteboard?
A whiteboard is a board with a smooth white surface that people write on with special markers and then wipe clean.
What does whiteboard mean in computing?
In computing, a whiteboard is a shared digital display that lets several users write and draw together at the same time.
Can whiteboard be used as a verb?
Yes, to whiteboard means to sketch out or talk through ideas together, usually on a physical or virtual whiteboard.

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